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Jen Rubin, columnist for The Washington Post, contributor to MSNBC, author of Resistance: How Women Saved America from Donald Trump, is the host of the podcast “Jen Rubin’s Green Room.”
Jen engages with various guests, discussing the ins-and-outs of Washington gossip, fun stories that aren’t typically shared on air, and occasionally delve into profound topics such as religion.
Keep up with the show every Wednesday when you follow “Jen Rubin’s Green Room” on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.
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The Lincoln Project vs MAGA with Reed Galen & Rick Wilson
October 4, 2023 · 56:09
Jen welcomes Reed Galen and Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project to discuss Trump’s threat to democracy and how to beat him. They cover the strategies conservatives use to control the media, how his challengers can gain ground, and the dynamics of MAGA’s takeover of the Republican Party.
The Civil Rights Movement with Diane McWhorter
September 27, 2023 · 1:00:23
Jen welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning author Diane McWhorter to dive into the history of the civil rights movement. They lay out the battle between the nexus of industrialists, the wealthy, and the Klan against the Black activists, labor unions, and their allies who united to overcome them.
The Case Against Trump with Rep. Jamie Raskin
September 20, 2023 · 56:31
Jen welcomes Rep. Jamie Raskin to break down the legal issues that should keep Trump out of the presidency. They look at the potential for the 14th Amendment to keep him off the ballot, why insurrectionary speech isn’t protected, and the role of our institutions to protect democracy.
The Democratic Majority with Simon Rosenberg
September 13, 2023 · 56:56
Jen welcomes master political strategist Simon Rosenberg to discuss the state of polling and the strengths of the Democratic Party. Between special election victories, the role of the Dobbs decision, and the Republican war on democracy, should we expect a Blue Wave in 2024?
The Russian Menace with Bill Browder
September 6, 2023 · 54:09
Jen welcomes finance expert and human rights campaigner Bill Browder for an inside look at the corruption and oppression in Putin’s Russia. They discuss his war on his political enemies, why defending Ukraine is essential, and how the Magnitsky Act is holding him accountable.
Right to Vote with Marc Elias
August 30, 2023 · 58:36
Jen welcomes champion of voting rights Marc Elias to review developments in the court cases facing Trump. Then they discuss the Republican war on voting rights through their efforts to influence election law, and highlight how the courts are essential for the defense of democracy.
Mid East Madness with Dennis Ross
August 23, 2023 · 52:33
Jen welcomes Amb. Dennis Ross to explore the recent developments in middle eastern politics. They discuss the sentiments driving the widespread protests in Israel and cover Netanyahu’s efforts to forge a breakthrough deal with Saudi Arabia that could potentially transform the region.
Trump’s fourth indictment with Rep. Dan Goldman
August 16, 2023 · 53:45
Following Trump’s indictment in Georgia, Jen welcomes legal maven Rep. Dan Goldman to dive into the charges. In their analysis they also explain how RICO prosecutions work, why the jury pool won’t be corrupted by politics, and how comparisons to the Biden family don’t hold water.
Jay Rosen
August 9, 2023 · 49:19
Jen talks with NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen to discuss the modern media ecosystem and how the classic both sides approach of corporate media is failing us. To fix it, truths must be re-established over savviness with a focus on transferring knowledge based on expertise.
Maya Wiley
August 2, 2023 ·
Jen welcomes legal maven and civil rights leader Maya Wiley to lay out the continuing hold white grievance has over our politics and how it influences the Republican party. From there, they explore how to fight back, create a culture of diversity, and become an agent of change.